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Toyota and Ogihara launch R1.1bn plant in KwaZulu-Natal
Business
/ 25 August 2024

Toyota and Ogihara launch R1.1bn plant in KwaZulu-Natal

The plant is expected to create 250 direct jobs and a number of indirect jobs for people in the Durban area.

By Lyse Comins
Unemployment in South Africa is a national crisis, say analysts
Business
/ 14 August 2024

Unemployment in South Africa is a national crisis, say analysts

With joblessness at a two-year high of 33.5%, more effort is needed to restructure the jobs market

By Aarti Bhana
Unemployment rises to 33.5% in the second quarter
Business
/ 13 August 2024

Unemployment rises to 33.5% in the second quarter

Joblessness increased for the third consecutive quarter, reaching its highest level in two years

By Aarti Bhana
Unemployment increases for the second consecutive quarter
Business
/ 14 May 2024

Unemployment increases for the second consecutive quarter

The uptick is a result of more people entering the labour market

By Aarti Bhana
It’s not ANC electioneering, insists Nxesi at launch of two million jobs programme
National
/ 17 April 2024

It’s not ANC electioneering, insists Nxesi at launch of two million jobs programme

The minister said R23.8 billion would be allocated to implement the plan, with training opportunities running over the next 12 to 36 months

By Lyse Comins
Grootvlei residents demand jobs, threaten to stop transition
The Green Guardian
/ 12 June 2023

Grootvlei residents demand jobs, threaten to stop transition

Community members living close to the Grootvlei power plant say they will protest against Eskom’s plans to use external contractors

By Lesego Chepape and Mandisa Nyathi
What is ESG and where does it fall short?
Opinion
/ 10 May 2023

What is ESG and where does it fall short?

The challenge with environmental, social and governance investing is the lack of standardised criteria for what makes an investment sustainable, and a definition of what it entails

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Semigration: A tale of two South Africas
Business
/ 2 March 2023

Semigration: A tale of two South Africas

According to Statistics South Africa’s report, the largest increase in employment over the quarter stemmed from the Western Cape at 6.9%

By Sarah Smit
After Telkom, more tech sector lay-offs on the cards
Business
/ 25 February 2023

After Telkom, more tech sector lay-offs on the cards

Telkom plans to retrench 15% of its employees across the group as the sector rebalances after the online boom during the pandemic

By Anathi Madubela
Young entrepreneurship programme puts Soweto learners on the world map
Education
/ 21 February 2023

Young entrepreneurship programme puts Soweto learners on the world map

Non-profit agency believes creative and innovative skills development will improve employment chances and entrepreneurship among the youth

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Unemployment retreats for the third quarter
Business
/ 29 November 2022

Unemployment retreats for the third quarter

Statistics South Africa says 204 000 jobs were gained between the second quarter and the third quarter of 2022

By Sarah Smit
Another record high as 7.9-million people remain jobless in South Africa
Business
/ 29 March 2022

Another record high as 7.9-million people remain jobless in South Africa

Record new high for unemployment in South Africa, as Stats SA releases jobs data for the fourth quarter of 2021

By Anathi Madubela
The green economy can create decent jobs
Opinion
/ 15 February 2022

The green economy can create decent jobs

For households in mining towns a greener economy must provide more secure jobs that pay enough to ensure household wellbeing and upward mobility

By Kgomotso Tolamo
Caring for healthcare workers must be a priority
Opinion
/ 25 January 2022

Caring for healthcare workers must be a priority

Having been on the front line of the Covid pandemic, many health carers now have to deal with joblessness, job insecurity and mental health issues

By Rene Sparks
Our ancestors worked less and had better lives. What are we doing wrong?
Opinion
/ 15 January 2022

Our ancestors worked less and had better lives. What are we doing wrong?

In an age of both untold prosperity and existential crisis, it’s time to rethink work

By Ståle Wig
Workplace diversity is under the spotlight
Opinion
/ 7 December 2021

Workplace diversity is under the spotlight

Companies are beginning to realise that diverse groups such as women, working parents and LGBTQ+ employees, have been worse affected by the pandemic

By Mervin Munsamy
Decline in demand for office space continues
Business
/ 5 December 2021

Decline in demand for office space continues

Many companies are revising their requirements as the pandemic continues to upset business plans

By Anathi Madubela
Mbeki: Social compact the answer to promises made in ANC election manifesto
Business
/ 22 October 2021

Mbeki: Social compact the answer to promises made in ANC election manifesto

Former president Thabo Mbeki urged business and government and society to work together to tackle issues such as poverty, unemployment and poor services and infrastructure

By Anathi Madubela
We will do better, ANC president Ramaphosa says in corrective manifesto
Politics
/ 28 September 2021

We will do better, ANC president Ramaphosa says in corrective manifesto

At the ANC’s manifesto launch, Cyril Ramaphosa promised to reduce unemployment, increase social security, and stamp out corruption in the party

By Lizeka Tandwa
With its industrial base decimated, SA’s economy needs real change — Godongwana
Business
/ 21 September 2021

With its industrial base decimated, SA’s economy needs real change — Godongwana

Speaking at a book launch on Tuesday, the finance minister said a focus on manufacturing is critical to stem the country’s deepening unemployment crisis

By Sarah Smit
South Africa needs a national, co-ordinated plan of action to create jobs for youth
Opinion
/ 3 September 2021

South Africa needs a national, co-ordinated plan of action to create jobs for youth

To turn SA’s youth unemployment crisis around, we need to believe in young people’s potential, but also come up with a concrete, inclusive action plan

By Sharmi Surianarain
Renewable energy can create about 231 400 jobs up to 2030
Opinion
/ 1 September 2021

Renewable energy can create about 231 400 jobs up to 2030

The switch to alternative energy is crucial for employment, economic growth and decarbonisation

By Tiaan Hendriks
Consolidating government finances is a tall order
Opinion
/ 8 August 2021

Consolidating government finances is a tall order

Ramaphosa needs to build broad political consensus if he is to have any chance of pursuing his fiscal and structural reform agenda

By Jabulani Sikhakhane
‘Vote ANC or risk losing jobs’ – ANC Eastern Cape councillor
Politics
/ 10 July 2021

‘Vote ANC or risk losing jobs’ – ANC Eastern Cape councillor

A recorded rant from ward 26 councillor Nozinzle Zaba in the Mnquma municipality has provincial secretary scrambling for assurances

By Lizeka Tandwa
GDP, recession, JSE, rallying rand … these terms mean very little to unemployed South Africans. This is the real picture of our economy
National
/ 10 June 2021

GDP, recession, JSE, rallying rand … these terms mean very little to unemployed South Africans. This is the real picture of our economy

The economy is not producing work, with many young adults working outside their fields of study or considering leaving the country as a result

By Khaya Koko and Bongekile Macupe
South Africa hits new unemployment record
Business
/ 1 June 2021

South Africa hits new unemployment record

The unemployment rate reached 32.6%, the highest since the survey was launched in 2008, in the first three months of 2021

By Sarah Smit
The Musina-Makhado zone puts people first, says its chief executive
Opinion
/ 12 May 2021

The Musina-Makhado zone puts people first, says its chief executive

Lehlogonolo Masoga has said that critical inputs from environmental and justice organisations and residents in the Vhembe area have been considered

By Lehlogonolo Masoga
Musina-Makhado metallurgical zone revision a back-peddle or a back door?
Opinion
/ 12 May 2021

Musina-Makhado metallurgical zone revision a back-peddle or a back door?

The environmental and social impact of the special economic zone has been reduced, but Chinese investment and loans haven’t been disclosed, job creation is uncertain, and water use and toxic waste remain troubling

By Lisa Thompson, Hazel Shirinda and Meshack Mbangula
Investment bonds: ‘The outcome is not measured by money but by impact’
Business
/ 25 April 2021

Investment bonds: ‘The outcome is not measured by money but by impact’

Social impact bonds focused on decreasing youth unemployment and improving early childhood learning have delivered positive outcomes the government can replicate to establish effective service delivery.

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Oil, gas an ‘illusionary’ quick fix
Business
/ 23 April 2021

Oil, gas an ‘illusionary’ quick fix

The state should focus on the stewardship of the ocean and sustainable use of its resources for economic growth and long-term jobs rather than on the fossil fuel industry

By Sheree Bega
There is less full-time work than there was a year ago
Business
/ 17 April 2021

There is less full-time work than there was a year ago

Over the last year, amid lockdowns and recession, the number of part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs took a cut in South Africa

By Sarah Smit and M&G Data Desk
Traditional recruitment is hurting young job seekers, not helping
Opinion
/ 31 March 2021

Traditional recruitment is hurting young job seekers, not helping

Businesses should focus on developing the type of talent they need because those ‘unicorns’ they are hoping to recruit are just that – fictitious

By Mathew Conn
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